January 28 - John Tavener (The Musical Birthday Series)

John Tavener (b. 28 January 1944) is a widely performed composer best known for his sacred choral music.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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John Tavener, musical mystic,

Brought religion to matters artistic.

He sought to give solace

To nations gone lawless,

And faith when they went anarchistic.

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